Paepalanthus holstii Steyerm.

  • Filed As

    Eriocaulaceae
    Paepalanthus holstii Steyerm. ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    B. K. Holst 3523, 22 Mar 1987

  • Location

    Venezuela. Bolívar. Dist. Piar; Murisipan-tepui, summit. Second of 4 tepuis west to east in Aparaman range.

  • Habitat

    In shaded crevice. Vegetation low, mostly in shrub islands dominated by Bonnetia roraimae. Eroded sandstone mesa with deep crevices and large rock formations.

  • Description

    Leaves lustrous silvery-green above; capitulum dark ash-grey. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Specimen Notes

    "Plants pressed in 30-50% alcohol; Funds provided by GEO Magazine, Germany, and Julian Steyernark; Logistical support provided by Terrmar Foundation, Venezuela"

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00102882

    Occurrence ID: 59d37af4-4b1c-470b-a26a-26d8661a4a84

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Venezuela

  • State/Province

    Bolívar

  • Locality

    Dist. Piar; Murisipan-tepui, summit. Second of 4 tepuis west to east in Aparaman range

  • Elevation

    Alt. 2300 m. (7546 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    5.88, -62.05

  • Georeferencing Method

    Corrected label coordinates. Longitude value incorrect, corrected 52°0'W to 62°03'W.

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